While Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez, along with Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize, are the top starters, JustinVerlander, returning to the Tigers for the first time since 2017, is a very fun storyline for the Tigers.
JustinVerlander recaps first Detroit Tigers spring training start. Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander talks to reporters March 6, 2026, after his first start of spring training against the Boston Red Sox.
Right-hander JustinVerlander – a 43-year-old entering his 21stMLB season in a likely Hall of Fame career – held his glove in the air after the first out in the second inning ... McGonigle played third base behind Verlander on Tuesday ... Verlander, 2.
JustinVerlander, in his third start, put on a master class in pitching artistry over 4.2 innings in the Tigers 1-1 spring tie against the Orioles at Joker Marchant Stadium... “Pitch selection has changed a lot over time,” Verlander said.
Tarik Skubal's decision to only pitch in one game with Team USA at the World Baseball Classic makes sense from a logical standpoint. The Detroit Tigers southpaw is entering a contract year and is expected to become MLB's highest-paid pitcher ....
JustinVerlander recaps first Detroit Tigers spring training start. Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander talks to reporters March 6, 2026, after his first start of spring training against the Boston Red Sox.
JustinVerlander recaps first Detroit Tigers spring training start. Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander talks to reporters March 6, 2026, after his first start of spring training against the Boston Red Sox.
– JustinVerlander just kind of shook his head ... In his second spring start, a 4-3 loss to the Yankees at Joker Marchant Stadium, Verlander did a lot of good things ... “In my mind, I’m like, it’s spring training,” Verlander said.
JustinVerlander recaps first Detroit Tigers spring training start. Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander talks to reporters March 6, 2026, after his first start of spring training against the Boston Red Sox... This is the new Justin Verlander.